Please keep at least one language enabled. || కనీసం ఒక భాషను ఎంచుకోండి.
Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
Which future scenario is most consistent with India's present multilingual ecology?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• India's linguistic ecology is multilingual and functionally differentiated.
• English is likely to remain important in higher education, technology, administration and interregional communication.
• Hindi and regional languages will continue to serve cultural, political, educational and everyday functions.
• The most plausible future is coexistence, contact and changing domain distribution rather than total replacement.
• English is likely to remain important in higher education, technology, administration and interregional communication.
• Hindi and regional languages will continue to serve cultural, political, educational and everyday functions.
• The most plausible future is coexistence, contact and changing domain distribution rather than total replacement.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
What is meant by the democratization of English?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Democratization of English means making high-quality English education accessible beyond privileged groups.
• It requires trained teachers, suitable materials, digital access and sustained language support.
• The aim is to reduce the link between English proficiency and inherited social advantage.
• Democratization does not require the abandonment of mother tongues or regional languages.
• It requires trained teachers, suitable materials, digital access and sustained language support.
• The aim is to reduce the link between English proficiency and inherited social advantage.
• Democratization does not require the abandonment of mother tongues or regional languages.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
Which policy approach best combines mother-tongue education with access to English?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Foundational learning is often strengthened when children begin through a familiar language.
• English can be introduced systematically as an additional language without weakening the first language.
• This additive approach supports comprehension, identity and wider opportunity.
• It is more balanced than either English-only replacement or permanent exclusion of English.
• English can be introduced systematically as an additional language without weakening the first language.
• This additive approach supports comprehension, identity and wider opportunity.
• It is more balanced than either English-only replacement or permanent exclusion of English.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
Which constitutional provision concerns mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for children belonging to linguistic minority groups?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 350A concerns adequate facilities for mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage.
• It specifically addresses children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
• States and local authorities are expected to endeavour to provide such facilities.
• Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union, while Article 348 concerns superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
• It specifically addresses children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
• States and local authorities are expected to endeavour to provide such facilities.
• Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union, while Article 348 concerns superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
Which factor is most important for preserving Indian languages while English expands?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Language preservation requires active use across education, media, administration, publishing and digital technology.
• Languages remain strong when speakers can use them for both cultural and modern institutional purposes.
• Terminology development and digital tools help Indian languages enter new knowledge domains.
• English learning and Indian-language preservation can support one another within multilingual policy.
• Languages remain strong when speakers can use them for both cultural and modern institutional purposes.
• Terminology development and digital tools help Indian languages enter new knowledge domains.
• English learning and Indian-language preservation can support one another within multilingual policy.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
Which educational development is most likely to reduce English-related inequality?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Inequality is reduced when disadvantaged learners receive sustained, high-quality English instruction.
• Teacher preparation, learning materials, bridge courses and academic writing support are essential.
• The medium label alone does not guarantee effective language learning.
• Removing English from public education could deepen privilege by reserving access for wealthier learners.
• Teacher preparation, learning materials, bridge courses and academic writing support are essential.
• The medium label alone does not guarantee effective language learning.
• Removing English from public education could deepen privilege by reserving access for wealthier learners.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
Which feature is likely to shape the future development of Indian English most strongly?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Indian English develops through contact with India's multilingual communities.
• Digital media, migration, education and new workplaces create fresh vocabulary and discourse patterns.
• Regional variation is likely to continue rather than disappear.
• Future Indian English will therefore be dynamic, contact-based and functionally diverse.
• Digital media, migration, education and new workplaces create fresh vocabulary and discourse patterns.
• Regional variation is likely to continue rather than disappear.
• Future Indian English will therefore be dynamic, contact-based and functionally diverse.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
Which statement about artificial intelligence and English education is most accurate?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Artificial intelligence can provide practice, feedback, translation and personalised learning support.
• It can also generate inaccurate, biased or fabricated content.
• Teachers remain necessary for judgement, motivation, context and ethical supervision.
• Responsible use combines technological assistance with human verification.
• It can also generate inaccurate, biased or fabricated content.
• Teachers remain necessary for judgement, motivation, context and ethical supervision.
• Responsible use combines technological assistance with human verification.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
Which sequence correctly arranges these educational developments chronologically? 1. Charter Act 2. Macaulay's Minute 3. Wood's Despatch 4. Kothari Commission
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Charter Act was passed in 1813.
• Macaulay wrote his Minute in 1835.
• Wood's Despatch was issued in 1854.
• The Kothari Commission worked during 1964–66.
• Therefore, the correct chronological sequence is 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Macaulay wrote his Minute in 1835.
• Wood's Despatch was issued in 1854.
• The Kothari Commission worked during 1964–66.
• Therefore, the correct chronological sequence is 1, 2, 3, 4.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
Which sequence correctly arranges these post-independence developments? 1. University Education Commission 2. Secondary Education Commission 3. National Policy on Education 1968 4. National Policy on Education 1986
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The University Education Commission worked during 1948–49.
• The Secondary Education Commission worked during 1952–53.
• The first National Policy on Education was adopted in 1968.
• The next major National Policy on Education was adopted in 1986.
• Therefore, the correct sequence is 1, 2, 3, 4.
• The Secondary Education Commission worked during 1952–53.
• The first National Policy on Education was adopted in 1968.
• The next major National Policy on Education was adopted in 1986.
• Therefore, the correct sequence is 1, 2, 3, 4.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union.
2. Article 348 concerns the language of superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
3. Article 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minority children at the primary stage.
4. The Constitution declares English the national language of India.
1. Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union.
2. Article 348 concerns the language of superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
3. Article 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minority children at the primary stage.
4. The Constitution declares English the national language of India.
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because Article 343 names Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
• Statement 2 is correct because Article 348 concerns the Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative legal texts.
• Statement 3 is correct because Article 350A addresses mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
• Statement 4 is incorrect because the Constitution does not designate English or any other language as the national language.
• Hence, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 3 only.
• Statement 2 is correct because Article 348 concerns the Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative legal texts.
• Statement 3 is correct because Article 350A addresses mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
• Statement 4 is incorrect because the Constitution does not designate English or any other language as the national language.
• Hence, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 3 only.
వివరణ:
Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
Assertion: English may continue to function as a major link language in India.
Reason: It can facilitate communication among people who do not share the same regional language.
Reason: It can facilitate communication among people who do not share the same regional language.
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct because English performs interregional functions in education, administration, business and mobility.
• The Reason is correct because speakers from different linguistic regions may use English as a shared medium.
• This communicative function directly explains its continuing link-language role.
• Therefore, both are correct, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
• The Reason is correct because speakers from different linguistic regions may use English as a shared medium.
• This communicative function directly explains its continuing link-language role.
• Therefore, both are correct, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
వివరణ:
Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
Match List I with List II.
List I: 1. Article 343 2. Article 348 3. Article 350A 4. Article 351
List II: a. Development of Hindi b. Official language of the Union c. Mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities d. Superior courts and authoritative legal texts
List I: 1. Article 343 2. Article 348 3. Article 350A 4. Article 351
List II: a. Development of Hindi b. Official language of the Union c. Mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities d. Superior courts and authoritative legal texts
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 343 is matched with the official language of the Union.
• Article 348 is matched with superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
• Article 350A is matched with mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities at the primary stage.
• Article 351 is matched with the promotion and development of Hindi.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a.
• Article 348 is matched with superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
• Article 350A is matched with mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities at the primary stage.
• Article 351 is matched with the promotion and development of Hindi.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
Match List I with List II.
List I: 1. Kothari Commission 2. National Policy on Education 1968 3. National Policy on Education 1986 4. National Education Policy 2020
List II: a. Operation Blackboard b. 10+2+3 structure c. Vigorous implementation of the Three-Language Formula d. Flexible multilingualism and home-language emphasis
List I: 1. Kothari Commission 2. National Policy on Education 1968 3. National Policy on Education 1986 4. National Education Policy 2020
List II: a. Operation Blackboard b. 10+2+3 structure c. Vigorous implementation of the Three-Language Formula d. Flexible multilingualism and home-language emphasis
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Kothari Commission is matched with the 10+2+3 structure.
• The National Policy on Education 1968 is matched with vigorous implementation of the Three-Language Formula.
• The National Policy on Education 1986 is matched with Operation Blackboard.
• The National Education Policy 2020 is matched with flexible multilingualism and emphasis on the home or local language.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d.
• The National Policy on Education 1968 is matched with vigorous implementation of the Three-Language Formula.
• The National Policy on Education 1986 is matched with Operation Blackboard.
• The National Education Policy 2020 is matched with flexible multilingualism and emphasis on the home or local language.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d.
వివరణ:
Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
Consider the following statements.
Statement I: Indian English is likely to become more internally diverse.
Statement II: Migration, digital communication and contact with regional languages create new patterns of pronunciation, vocabulary and usage.
Statement I: Indian English is likely to become more internally diverse.
Statement II: Migration, digital communication and contact with regional languages create new patterns of pronunciation, vocabulary and usage.
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Statement I is correct because Indian English already varies across region, class, profession and medium.
• Statement II is correct because mobility and language contact generate new forms and communicative practices.
• Digital platforms accelerate the spread and adaptation of these innovations.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.
• Statement II is correct because mobility and language contact generate new forms and communicative practices.
• Digital platforms accelerate the spread and adaptation of these innovations.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Which future policy would be least compatible with India's multilingual character?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• India's population uses many languages across home, education, administration, media and culture.
• An exclusive one-language policy would ignore regional diversity and functional multilingualism.
• Translation, multilingual technology and equitable English education can broaden access without erasing other languages.
• Therefore, imposing one exclusive medium is the least compatible approach.
• An exclusive one-language policy would ignore regional diversity and functional multilingualism.
• Translation, multilingual technology and equitable English education can broaden access without erasing other languages.
• Therefore, imposing one exclusive medium is the least compatible approach.
వివరణ:
Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
Which feature is commonly associated with Indian English phonology?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Some Indian English speakers realise English /t/ and /d/ with retroflex articulation.
• This feature may reflect transfer from Indian languages containing retroflex stops.
• Indian English displays considerable regional and social variation.
• It is neither uniformly non-rhotic nor identical with Received Pronunciation.
• This feature may reflect transfer from Indian languages containing retroflex stops.
• Indian English displays considerable regional and social variation.
• It is neither uniformly non-rhotic nor identical with Received Pronunciation.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
Which feature is commonly associated with Indian English grammar or vocabulary?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Indian English includes locally established words such as prepone.
• Some speakers extend the progressive aspect to verbs that are usually stative in other varieties.
• Indian English also contains many loanwords, hybrid compounds and semantic extensions.
• These features vary according to register and speaker.
• Some speakers extend the progressive aspect to verbs that are usually stative in other varieties.
• Indian English also contains many loanwords, hybrid compounds and semantic extensions.
• These features vary according to register and speaker.
వివరణ:
Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. English may support social mobility.
2. Unequal access to English can reproduce privilege.
3. Mother-tongue education necessarily prevents English learning.
4. Multilingual pedagogy can use learners' existing languages as resources.
1. English may support social mobility.
2. Unequal access to English can reproduce privilege.
3. Mother-tongue education necessarily prevents English learning.
4. Multilingual pedagogy can use learners' existing languages as resources.
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because English can provide access to higher education, employment and wider communication.
• Statement 2 is correct because high-quality English education is unevenly distributed.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because strong first-language education can support additional-language learning.
• Statement 4 is correct because multilingual pedagogy uses familiar languages strategically.
• Hence, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 4 only.
• Statement 2 is correct because high-quality English education is unevenly distributed.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because strong first-language education can support additional-language learning.
• Statement 4 is correct because multilingual pedagogy uses familiar languages strategically.
• Hence, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 4 only.
వివరణ:
Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
Assertion: The future value of English in India will depend partly on how equitably it is taught.
Reason: English can function as empowerment for some learners and as a barrier for others when access is unequal.
Reason: English can function as empowerment for some learners and as a barrier for others when access is unequal.
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct because the social consequences of English depend on educational access and teaching quality.
• The Reason is correct because English can open opportunities while excluding learners who lack adequate support.
• This unequal distribution directly explains why equitable teaching will shape its future value.
• Therefore, both are correct, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
• The Reason is correct because English can open opportunities while excluding learners who lack adequate support.
• This unequal distribution directly explains why equitable teaching will shape its future value.
• Therefore, both are correct, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
వివరణ:
Question 21
ప్రశ్న 21
A university permits students to discuss difficult concepts in familiar languages, provides bilingual glossaries and gradually develops academic English. Which approach is being followed?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The university is using learners' existing languages as resources for academic understanding.
• Bilingual glossaries connect technical English with familiar concepts.
• Gradual development of academic English preserves the target-language goal.
• This is an example of multilingual pedagogy rather than subtractive education.
• Bilingual glossaries connect technical English with familiar concepts.
• Gradual development of academic English preserves the target-language goal.
• This is an example of multilingual pedagogy rather than subtractive education.
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Question 22
ప్రశ్న 22
Which future use of technology would most effectively support Indian-language preservation?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Digital tools can preserve and expand languages by supporting communication, education and knowledge production.
• Speech recognition, machine translation and searchable archives increase practical usability.
• Indian-language data is necessary for inclusive artificial intelligence systems.
• English-only technology could deepen linguistic inequality.
• Speech recognition, machine translation and searchable archives increase practical usability.
• Indian-language data is necessary for inclusive artificial intelligence systems.
• English-only technology could deepen linguistic inequality.
వివరణ:
Question 23
ప్రశ్న 23
Which comparison between language preservation and English learning is most accurate?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• English learning and Indian-language preservation need not be treated as mutually exclusive.
• Additive multilingualism enables learners to acquire English while maintaining other languages.
• Indian languages require institutional support in education, media, technology and administration.
• A balanced approach promotes wider access without linguistic replacement.
• Additive multilingualism enables learners to acquire English while maintaining other languages.
• Indian languages require institutional support in education, media, technology and administration.
• A balanced approach promotes wider access without linguistic replacement.
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Question 24
ప్రశ్న 24
Which future scenario best represents pluricentric English in India?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• A pluricentric language develops through multiple centres of norm formation and usage.
• Indian English can include regional, social, professional and digital varieties.
• Mutual intelligibility can coexist with local vocabulary, pronunciation and discourse patterns.
• This scenario recognises diversity without denying the value of shared communicative norms.
• Indian English can include regional, social, professional and digital varieties.
• Mutual intelligibility can coexist with local vocabulary, pronunciation and discourse patterns.
• This scenario recognises diversity without denying the value of shared communicative norms.
వివరణ:
Question 25
ప్రశ్న 25
Which interpretation provides the most balanced integrated understanding of the future of English in India?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• English is likely to remain important in education, employment, administration, technology and global communication.
• Its benefits will be socially uneven unless effective learning opportunities are widely available.
• Mother-tongue education, translation and Indian-language development can increase inclusion and preserve linguistic diversity.
• The most balanced future combines English-language opportunity with multilingual justice.
• Its benefits will be socially uneven unless effective learning opportunities are widely available.
• Mother-tongue education, translation and Indian-language development can increase inclusion and preserve linguistic diversity.
• The most balanced future combines English-language opportunity with multilingual justice.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: A. English is likely to coexist with Hindi, regional languages and emerging digital varieties. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: B. Widening equitable access to effective English learning across social and regional groups సమాధానం: B.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: C. Strong foundational learning in a familiar language with planned development of English as an additional language సమాధానం: C.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: D. Article 350A సమాధానం: D.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: A. Supporting education, publishing, technology and public services in Indian languages సమాధానం: A.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: B. Providing well-trained teachers and academic-language support in disadvantaged schools and colleges సమాధానం: B.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: C. Continued contact with Indian languages, digital media and new professional domains సమాధానం: C.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: D. Artificial intelligence can support practice and feedback, but human verification and ethical guidance remain necessary. సమాధానం: D.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: A. 1, 2, 3, 4 సమాధానం: A.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: B. 1, 2, 3, 4 సమాధానం: B.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3 only సమాధానం: C.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: D. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion సమాధానం: D.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: A. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a సమాధానం: A.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d సమాధానం: B.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: C. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct సమాధానం: C.
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Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16Answer: D. Imposing one language as the exclusive medium in every domain సమాధానం: D.
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Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17Answer: A. Possible retroflex realisation of some English alveolar stops సమాధానం: A.
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Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18Answer: B. Local innovations such as prepone and extended uses of the progressive సమాధానం: B.
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Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19Answer: C. 1, 2 and 4 only సమాధానం: C.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: D. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion సమాధానం: D.
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Question 21 ప్రశ్న 21Answer: A. Multilingual pedagogy సమాధానం: A.
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Question 22 ప్రశ్న 22Answer: B. Developing speech recognition, translation, educational content and searchable resources in Indian languages సమాధానం: B.
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Question 23 ప్రశ్న 23Answer: B. English can be expanded while Indian languages are strengthened through education, media, technology and public use. సమాధానం: B.
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Question 24 ప్రశ్న 24Answer: C. Several regional and professional varieties develop while remaining mutually intelligible. సమాధానం: C.
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Question 25 ప్రశ్న 25Answer: D. English will remain valuable, but its future should be shaped by equitable access, multilingual education, translation and support for Indian languages. సమాధానం: D.